From the Arrow Video press release:
On
August 25, the hyperviolent Japanese karate and swordplay cult sensation
Shogun’s Ninja arrives on Blu-ray. The film marks the first starring role for
Hiroyuki Sanada (
Ring,
John Wick: Chapter 4, Shogun) and was directed by
Norifumi Suzuki (
Wandering Ginza Butterfly). The Limited Edition release features a High Definition (1080p) Blu-ray presentation, hours of special features, and newly commissioned extras.
During Japan’s Warring States era, warlord Toyotomi Hideyori (
Asao Koike,
G.I. Samurai) invades Iga province in search of the hidden gold of the Momochi clan. Acting on his ruler’s orders, the vicious Shiranui Shōgen (
Sonny Chiba,
Kill Bill: The Whole Bloody Affair) will stop at nothing to claim it. After a decade in exile, Takamaru Momochi (
Hiroyuki Sanada,
Avengers: Endgame) returns to Iga and rallies warriors once loyal to his father, training them in the ninja arts to free their homeland. Packed with over-the-top action, including tree-top ninja battles and a deadly female bodyguard unit, Shogun’s Ninja also stars
Etsuko Shihomi (
Sister Street Fighter) and
Tetsurō Tanba (
You Only Live Twice), with
Sonny Chiba serving as stunt director alongside his Japan Action Club.
Special features include original lossless mono Japanese and English-dubbed mono audio; optional English subtitles; a brand new audio commentary by Asian cinema expert
Chris Poggiali; a brand new interview with Japanese cinema expert
Clément Rauger; and a collectors’ booklet.
Watch the trailer for
Shogun’s Ninja here:
Shogun’s Ninja is distributed by MVD Entertainment Group.
Looks like a fun entry for fans of martial arts movies.
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